May 18, 1995 1995 Halibut Landing Report No. 2
Non-treaty Commercial Fishing Period Limits in Area 2A
The Commission has determined that fishing period limits will be required during the
10-hour, July 5 non-treaty directed commercial fishing period in Area 2A to avoid
exceeding the 91,052 pound catch limit. The July 5 fishing period will begin at 8:00 a.m.
and end at 6:00 p.m. Fishing period limits as indicated in the following table will be in
effect for this opening. Note that the fishing period limits for the three smallest vessel
classes have all been set at the same level.
| Vessel Class |
Fishing Period Limit (pounds) |
| Length |
Letter |
dressed, head-on |
dressed, head-off* |
| 0-25 |
A |
225 |
200 |
| 26-30 |
B |
225 |
200 |
| 31-35 |
C |
225 |
200 |
| 36-40 |
D |
530 |
465 |
| 41-45 |
E |
570 |
500 |
| 46-50 |
F |
675 |
595 |
| 51-55 |
G |
755 |
665 |
| 56+ |
H |
1,135 |
1,000 |
*Weights are after 2% has been deducted for ice and slime if fish are
not washed prior to weighing.
The appropriate vessel length class and letter is printed on each halibut license.
The fishing period limit is shown in terms of dressed, head-off weight as well as
dressed, head-on weight although fishermen are reminded that regulations require that all
halibut from Area 2A be landed with the head on.
The fishing period limit applies to the vessel, not the individual fisherman, and any
landings over the vessel limit will be subject to forfeiture and fine.
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Donald A. McCaughran, Director
(206) 634-1838
